Five on Friday

Did you know there are only 8.5 days of school left?! Can I get an AMEN!? I'm so excited about my final days with my students but I'm even more excited about the lazy days of summer. Bring it on!
Here's what is making my list this Friday!

1. Last weekend, we kinda celebrated our 10 year anniversary with a beach trip. It was more a trip we planned to go visit my brother and his wife and girls but Chris and I had fun just being together and hanging with my sister. Our real trip will come this summer! We had such a fun weekend soaking up the sun and sand!

 

Our view each morning. Heaven!

 

 

Just realized I cut Webb out of the collage. Sorry!

 

 

2. Webb loves to imitate what dad does. The other night, Chris went out to blow leaves and Webb ran out behind him. We rigged up this little leaf blower so Webb could help. It's a little book bag and the vacuum hose. He was doing some serious blowing!

 

 

 

 

3. I wasn't expecting anything this year for our anniversary. We had just been to the beach and are going on a big trip this summer. Last night, after Chris came in from the gym, I walked in the kitchen to this:

 

Three dozen roses, a bag of Yorks, and a cold beer. I will say he's a keeper. :)

 

 

4. As wonderful as that little surprise was, the day was also a sad one. We finally made the decision to put our dog to sleep. Isa was Chris' dog before I came along . . . 14 years ago. She was fiercely protective of all of us. She had chased many a mailman in her day. She was going blind and deaf and could barely get around. It was a heartbreaking decision but one we had to make. We told Webb she went to up to heaven. He asked if she went in an airplane. Bless him.

 

 



 

 

5. The pool has finally opened! For the last few months, Webb has asked to drive by the pool to see the 'yucky water.' We enjoyed a nice afternoon visiting with friends and watching these kids get CRAZY!

 

 





 



Five on Friday!

Hello blog world! Life has been crazy busy lately but we're here . . . doing well and on the down-hill to summer break! Here's what is making my Top 5 this Friday!

1. Last weekend, I watched my big sissy graduate from Duke's Fuqua Business School with her MBA. She worked two long years to accomplish it while working full time. She is truly my role model and I couldn't be more proud of her! We had a fun weekend celebrating her and hanging with her sweet friends!

 

My best friend and sweet sissy. Love her so much!

 

2. We've been spending a lot of time outside lately since it's been warm! Webb is loving his pool and slip and slide and lots of time eating popsicles!

 

 

3. Last week, the Couch to 5k running group did their first 5k race! I am so proud of their hard work and dedication. They showed up to practice in the freezing cold, the rain, and heat. It feels so good to know that I had a little hand in their success. I have loved sharing my love of running and fitness with others. Not something I ever thought I'd do!

 

 

4. I am signing up for a fitness boot camp in June. I am excited about stepping it up Crossfit style!

 

 

 

5. Chris and I will soon be celebrating 10 years of marriage! It's hard to believe that it's been that long! In a way, it feels like yesterday. I am so excited about our trip to Montana this summer!

 

Happy Weekend, Loves!

 

 

 

 

 

Dan Nicholas Park

Yesterday, we met up with our friends Liza, Will, and baby Andrew at Dan Nicholas park. All I need to say is my boy took a four hour nap afterwards. We had the best time playing and enjoying the beautiful weather. And the fact that Liza and I got to catch up while our boys played was a bonus. I love Liza. She has a heart of gold and is so grounded in who she is. I am thankful for our friendship.

Will and Webb are three months apart. They are both into all things 'boy.' It was a fun day for sure!

 

Can I just add that the top right picture of Webb is one of my favorites. I'm partial, but I think he's just a beautiful little boy. Those big brown eyes and that sweet little smile . . . melts this mommy's heart!

 

 

 

 

 



Spring Break

We have had the most fun over spring break! And hello, it's been over a month since I last posted! Time is flying by 'round here! So over these last few days, we have had a ton of fun! We've enjoyed lazy nights snuggling, watching movies, an egg hunt with the Ingram's, playing outside, going for stroller rides, hanging with dad and Nancy, eating yummy food, celebrating Easter, and just enjoying some down time! Yesterday, Webb found a long stick that he said was his 'weed eater.' He played with the stick for a good 45 minutes pretending to weed eat. Then it became a 'tree cutter' so he was pretending to cut down trees. I loved how imaginative he was and how entertained he was by a stick!

 

It is times like these that I'm reminded of how special my little Webb is. He has the sweetest heart and is always so happy and fun to be around. I am also reminded that he is a busy boy and requires a LOT of energy. I am so thankful that during his regular weeks, he gets to enjoy time at preschool being with his friends and learning new things. He is definitely a social butterfly like me!

 

 

If spring break was this fun, just bring on the summer fun! Won't be long!